Locksmith Apprentice

Under immediate supervision, in a trainee capacity, the Locksmith Apprentice performs a variety of progressively more complex duties related to the locksmith trade such as installing, repairing, remodeling and maintaining manual and automated locks and locking systems. Issue and cut keys and adjust all locks and components. Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed. This is a two (2) year apprenticeship. 

• Install, repair, remodel and maintain manual and automated locks, locking systems and security devices, including mechanical and electrical systems and devices, low voltage computerized access control systems, and door opener, closers and hardware.
• Install, maintain, repair and adjust all types of locks and their components for campus buildings, rooms, furniture and vehicles.
• Cut and issue keys and may program and issue key cards.
• Implement, troubleshoot, repair and program computerized access control systems to meet campus facilities access and security needs.
• Upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain security systems, including those interfacing with locking and other building systems.
• Maintain and repair automatic door openers, door closing units, and control gates.
• Service and maintain safes.
• Estimate cost, time and materials for locksmith projects.
• Participate in the maintenance and operations of a locksmith shop.
• Purchase, store and maintain lock systems, hardware and materials.
• Maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications and requirements and compliance with applicable regulations, including work performed by contractors.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed, as well as records of progression through work processes listed in training guidelines.
• Prepare standard reports.
• Consult and work with other trades workers.
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a related certification or other vocational training for Locksmith program.
• Experience in an educational or academic institution.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and perform duties at an appropriate level.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to learn the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the locksmith trade.
• Ability to work in a trainee capacity and demonstrate continued progress and improvement.
• Knowledge of access and control systems, locks, fastening devices, electrical locking and security systems, and related hardware.
• Knowledge of applicable state codes, including fire exits, door hardware, and fastening devices.

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.

SELECTION PROCESS: As part of the selection process, applicants will be notified of the specific date, time and location for an aptitude test and written examination. Applicants must present high school diploma (or equivalent) at the time of testing. Applicants who successfully pass the aptitude test and written examination and are invited to participate in an oral interview must present their high school transcript at the time of the interview.

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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